The Best Hotels in Iceland, From Rural Lodges to Reykjavik Boutiques

"Reykjavik has creativity running through its soul, and for the artful travelers looking to experience the height of the country’s design scene, a stay at 101 Hotel comes highly recommended. An exalted member of the Design Hotels group, 101 Hotel offers refined and sophisticated interiors that are unabashedly fashionable and self-assured. The striking black and white interiors play backdrop to a collection of contemporary Icelandic artwork, with tasteful furnishings selected to bring about that effortless designer style. Rooms are quite warm and personable, with rugs thrown across wooden floors, heavenly beds, and a picturesque view of Mt. Esja across the water. There’s a restaurant on-site with a devout local following, and a chic bar for cocktails after a day of wandering around Reykjavik, with chairs gathered around tree-trunk tables and a cozy fireplace. All this is nestled a short walk from Laugavegur, the city’s main thoroughfare." - James Taylor